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This farmhouse with swimming pool and open views of the hilly landscape of the surrounding countryside, placed 3 km from the seaside resort of Balestrate and the crystal clear sea of the Gulf of Castellammare, is a perfect combination of privacy and comfort.In fact, the property is easily accessible from the city and allows to easily visit the main centers of western Sicily thanks to its central position and connections with the motorway network.The airports of Palermo and Trapani are the reference point for aircraft movements.Recently renovated by the current owners with taste and attention to detail, the property consists of two separate buildings, a larger body on two levels, 230 sqm in total, where there is the main house and an independent apartment, and a smaller delightful annex of about 40 sqm located nearby.The main house, with entrance on the ground floor, welcomes a comfortable living area composed of a large living room with fireplace and hallway and a built-in kitchen decorated with Sicilian majolica. The sleeping area is characterized by four bedrooms, one of them located on a mezzanine floor with an open staircase to the living room, and two bathrooms.An additional apartment, which is part of the main building, with an independent entrance, consists of a living-dining room with kitchen, a bathroom with shower and a double bedroom mezzanine.Finally, the guest house is composed of a living-dining room with kitchenette and veranda, bathroom and a mezzanine bedroom.The renovation of both buildings was carried out respecting the architectural elements of the typical Sicilian rural house using, both for external and internal finishes, techniques and original recovery materials, such as traditional ceilings with exposed wood beams, integrated with new materials of great value as well as modern comforts. The sober furniture gives a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all the spacious and bright rooms.The property is completed by 10.000 sqm of well-kept land, with a flourishing garden with green lawn, flowers and Mediterranean plants that frame the private pool and a small solarium. The large outdoor areas are also equipped with garden furniture, outdoor shower and barbecue.Finally, at the service of the building, a large parking lot can accommodate up to 20 cars.The property thanks to its location and typology, is perfect as private residence as well as tourist accommodation.

Ulteriori Proprietà: Location and surroundings of this property

Balestrate is a municipality in the province of Palermo, Sicily, and enjoys a strategic position since it is located in the middle of the gulf of Castellammare and between the provinces of Palermo and Trapani. It is close to some of the most beautiful places in our area like Palermo, Monreale, Segesta, Erice, Mozia, “Zingaro” nature reserve, Capo Rama reserve. The coastline of Balestrate, which overlooks the Gulf of Castellammare, is made up of a large beach with fine sand and represents a tourist site (especially during the summer) including the so-called "fishermen's beach", of particular geological interest due to the presence of Pecten fossils.This seaside location offers dream beaches for relaxation and fun for the whole family and lovers of underwater fishing can be satisfied, in fact there are numerous cliffs and ravines where to practice this sport.

Commission Details

The fee for the brokerage (commission) paid by the buyer is 4% plus VAT calculated on the purchase price of the property. Finest sicilian properties S.r.l. (licensee of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.) and its agents, if any, shall obtain a direct claim for payment vis-à-vis the purchaser (contract for the benefit of third parties). The real estate transfer tax, as well as the costs for the notary and land register shall be borne by the Purchaser. No responsibility will be accepted for the information provided. All material is based upon information that has been supplied by third parties. Whilst we consider this information to be true, we cannot be held responsible for this information being complete, correct or up-to-date. The right to sell the property prior to signing is hereby reserved. Should you already know the property, please let us know. Further, our standard terms and conditions shall apply to this agreement.

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